Secondary evidence can be admissible if it has been shown that the original writing has been lost or destroyed without fraudulent intent on the part of the party offering the writing. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they either completely exclude secondary evidence or provide incorrect information regarding the admissibility of certain types of copies.

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Secondary Evidence

Question 32

Multiple Choice

Secondary evidence:

A) is not admissible in a criminal case.
B) is admissible if it has been shown that the original writing has been lost or destroyed without fraudulent intent on the part of the party offering the writing.
C) could be a carbon copy but not a photostatic copy.
D) means that carbon copies may be used but in no event will a copy of a copy be admissible.

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